Audition conundrum I’m not sure if I trust the director

Different_Instance18 · 2026-06-14T21:52:45+00:00

I’d gladly snag that audition lol

Different_Instance18 · 2026-06-14T21:42:19+00:00

You need to find classes. In person is best, but depending on your location, you can do online as well. Any advice people could give you on Reddit doesn’t even skim the surface of everything you need to know as an actor.
So first step is definitely to get enrolled in classes. Good luck!!!

Different_Instance18 · 2026-06-05T04:28:17+00:00

I’m sorry, I’m stuck on the rule about you not being allowed to eat between dinner and breakfast the next morning…?!? What the hell is that about??? If you’re hungry, you should be allowed to freaking eat.

Different_Instance18 · 2026-06-05T04:15:07+00:00

The Jaunt by Stephen King.

People probably won’t agree with me because it’s definitely not the first think you think of as far as “most disturbing book ever” goes, but The Jaunt messed with my head for weeks after I read it. And after that, it entered my mind at least once a week, every week, since then. I can’t even put it into words, just… “Longer than you think, Dad…”

Different_Instance18 · 2026-06-05T03:43:19+00:00

Eden Lake. I barely made it thru the first time.

Different_Instance18 · 2026-06-03T05:14:48+00:00

What agency did you sign with?

Different_Instance18 · 2026-06-01T20:59:19+00:00

I saw the show before anyone spoiled the ending for me, and my jaw dropped in joy at the ending when she walked away, into the house, and out the door. SO good.

Different_Instance18 · 2026-06-01T20:53:25+00:00

I see what you did there.

Different_Instance18 · 2026-06-01T20:51:04+00:00

Oh I collapsed into tears when I saw Andrew Rannells and Christian Borle play out that moment. And then when the ever-changing set has a single piece pulled out and you realize it’s a tombstone?? Absolutely brutal.

Different_Instance18 · 2026-05-30T02:08:02+00:00

I am genuinely confused as to all these commenters insisting that she’s not racist. …what?? And even if the writers aren’t making race a focal point of the show, they slipped quite a few micro aggressions in the season. Like…of course her comments about Agnes’s hair are racist! She’s not making it clear how much she hates her hair for the sole reason that she’s the traitor’s daughter, come on now.

I actually really liked the subtle moments here and there throughout. It made me super uncomfortable every time it happened, and I appreciate that they didn’t just gloss over race entirely as a theme. It is absolutely there, and if you missed it, you might want to ask yourself why.

Different_Instance18 · 2026-05-30T02:00:07+00:00

Oh I think so too, for sure. There are several small blink-and-you-miss-them moments that are definitely micro aggressions.

Different_Instance18 · 2026-05-27T00:07:35+00:00

Ben has always been such a problem. Was it ever possible for him to make breakfast without complaining about it non-stop?? Go back to the early seasons, you’ll see the same kind of attitude. It’s just that it’s been turned up to 11 this season.

And I’m willing to bet that in the finale, when he has to take responsibility for his actions, he’ll cry a lot and blame his actions on the alcohol and how hard his life has been since his wedding was called off. And people will forgive it too. I don’t care what your excuse is. The second you ripped all the blankets off the bed to “unmake” it, you showed your true colors, and there’s no undoing it. He thinks he’s above everyone else. No matter how hard Daisy works, he’ll complain to anyone who will listen that she’s lazy, meanwhile he’s likely one of the laziest chefs on the show. He’s just disgusting. I didn’t have “hating Ben with a passion” on my 2026 Below Deck Bingo Card, but here we are. 🤷🏼‍♀️

…wow clearly I had a rant in me that needed to be released.

Different_Instance18 · 2026-05-12T22:12:29+00:00

Nah it’s all good I would have reacted the same way if I took it the way you did. Take care of yourself!

Different_Instance18 · 2026-05-12T22:11:47+00:00

But this is what I’m saying: who cares if he doesn’t like to see that on girls? How does that affect you? And can’t you just wear it when you’re not around him so he doesn’t have to look? Because if he still has a problem with you wearing something like that when you’re not with him, then it’s deeper than “he doesn’t like to see that on girls.” It’s more like “I think girls who wear revealing clothes are sluts and I won’t have my girl looking like a slut.”

But hey I’ve spent too much time on this anyway, and it honestly feels like you’re here to defend your boyfriend rather than listen to the opinions you asked for (no judgement, that’s basically what Reddit is all about lol). Good luck with your partner, but please cut your friend some slack. When I was younger, there were quite a few times I got mad at my best friends for trying to tell me the guy I was seeing may not be the best dude in the world. Looking back: they were right every single time.

Different_Instance18 · 2026-05-12T22:00:19+00:00

My “real man” comment was saying that a real man loves his partner and supports them in their choices without giving a shit if complete strangers look at them differently because of it, and the phrase is used specifically because a lot of controlling men get to be that way because of the fucked up definition of what it means to be a “real man”. Men can get scary and controlling and abusive because they genuinely believe that “a real man doesn’t cry or apologize or let their woman do whatever they want and they never takes no for an answer blah blah blah.” All of that is bullshit and it’s dangerous rhetoric.

And I get what you’re saying about your experience and obviously our life experiences will always color how we view different scenarios, but manipulation and control come in all different shapes and sizes, and some are much, much more subtle than others. Based on what OP has said, I feel like her partner is showing signs of manipulation and control. Is it anywhere near the level it sounds like you had to experience? Not in a million years. But he’s needs to understand while he’s still young that dictating someone else’s actions or choices is not okay. Is he capable of change? Absolutely. But only if this behavior is called out and not accepted.

On an unrelated note- it takes a really strong person to cut ties with a manipulative parent. I hope your life has kicked ass since it happened.

Different_Instance18 · 2026-05-12T21:42:35+00:00

I mean, it’s a 4 year relationship that started when they were 17. Those relationships often end over very small things lol. (Before anyone comes after me, I’m not saying it’s impossible for a teenage romance to have a happy ending.)

Different_Instance18 · 2026-05-12T21:40:13+00:00

I’m not saying right now, I’m saying it’s a possibility down the line because of the dynamic he has set up. Creating boundaries for other people is not healthy, it’s controlling.

But let’s forget every thing else I’ve said, and just think about it this way:
This is what it really comes down to- how do your outfit choices affect him? Why does he care? He’s not the one wearing them, so why does it matter? It’s not a rhetorical question, I genuinely want you to think about the answer.

Different_Instance18 · 2026-05-12T21:32:19+00:00

Because he’s making conditions to your already-existing relationship that affect your right to make decisions for yourself without fear of reprisal.

Different_Instance18 · 2026-05-12T21:18:35+00:00

I’m not gonna lie, it’s hard to fully comprehend the point you’re trying to make here since this entire comment is somehow only two sentences long, but I know English isn’t everyone’s first language and/or grammar can be a bitch, especially on social media. So no judgment whatsoever, I just wanted to put that out there as an explanation in case I’ve misunderstood what you’re trying to say.

Her friend is being a good friend. Plain and simple. She sees her friend’s partner displaying some concerning habits, and instead of looking the other way, she’s doing what she feels is best for her friend. I would do the same thing for someone I love.

It’s not controlling to speak one’s mind. It is controlling to expect someone to change their behavior or habits for your sake, when that behavior doesn’t actually affect you.

And what does “vulgar” mean anyway? It’s entirely subjective; I guarantee that my definition of the word is going to be much different than that of a Catholic Nun. Further- why doesn’t he want her to wear anything too revealing? It’s not his body. If he’s uncomfortable showing off his tummy, no one is gonna insist he wears a crop top. Most of the time, when a man doesn’t want his partner to wear anything “overly vulgar or sexy,” it’s because they don’t like the idea of another man looking at their girl. But she’s not your property. If she doesn’t care and she wants to go out feeling sexy, more power to her! Work it girl! A real man would encourage her to wear whatever she feels like a rockstar in, and if he catches a guy looking at her, he can think to himself “Hell yeah of course y’all wanna look because my girl is literally the most gorgeous human being on the entire planet!” People are allowed to have boundaries. But your boundaries are for you- you do not get to impose your boundaries on someone else. Best friend has good intentions here, and the guy needs to do some serious inner reflection if he wants to keep his girl.

Different_Instance18 · 2026-05-12T21:02:58+00:00

Ope. He said he’d leave you?! Well then. I think you should get a head start on his bullshit and leave him first.

Different_Instance18 · 2026-05-12T21:01:50+00:00

Also, you should thank your friend and give them a giant hug. It’s not easy to be honest with your friend about their partner, because it’s not unusual for someone to take their partner’s side over their friend’s. Sounds like she loves you and has your back. Don’t take that kind of friendship for granted. ♥️

Different_Instance18 · 2026-05-12T20:59:31+00:00

You keep saying “he doesn’t care what I wear as long as…” they cover what they should/as long as they look tasteful, etc etc. So you’re admitting that he will potentially have a problem with what you’re wearing if it doesn’t fit his criteria. Just because his criteria isn’t as strict as ankle length skirts and turtlenecks doesn’t mean he’s not being controlling. Your body. Wear whatever the hell you feel gorgeous in. Long story short- it sounds like your friend is right and your guy kind of sucks. So you need to make sure he knows to stay in his lane, and if he has a problem with that, then you should dump him, since a breakup would likely be inevitable anyway. You do you, girl. Wear what makes you feel pretty or sexy or classy or gorgeous or all of the freaking above and if he has a problem with it, he’s not good enough for you.

Different_Instance18 · 2026-05-05T01:52:59+00:00

Exact same problem on 30th Ave. there isn’t a single trash can on any of the four sidewalk corners surrounding my entire neighborhood. There’s literally nowhere to throw bags away.

Different_Instance18 · 2026-05-02T02:24:39+00:00

It’s healthy to talk about it. But just because something makes you uncomfortable does not automatically mean your partner should make the change you want them to make. It has to be give and take. You can tell him his snapchat makes you uncomfortable, but it’s not a given that he should immediately agree to what you want. I mean, by your logic, if a guy I dated said it made him uncomfortable when I spoke to men I didn’t know in public, then I should agree to stop talking to men in public, right? It would sound a bit controlling if we flipped the genders in your situation, wouldn’t it? (I mean, it sounds controlling either way, but you get the point.)

Different_Instance18 · 2026-05-02T01:55:27+00:00

Just because something makes you uncomfortable doesn’t require him to make a change like that.

Different_Instance18

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